Category: General

Quezon City: The Confederation of Coconut Farmers Organization (CCFOP-CONFED) on Saturday made public its bid for the United Coconut Planters Bank Savings Bank, Inc. (UCPB Savings). The Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) is selling its ownership share equivalent to 97.55 percent of the total outstanding capital stock of UCPB Savings as part of its strategic reforms to focus on priority sectors. According to Philippines News Agency, the state-run lender has set the asking price at PHP341.14 per share for its 6,996,467 common shares in the bank. CCFOP-CONFED chair Charles Avila stated that their bid is backed by local and

Baguio: Former secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Benhur Abalos has called for comprehensive support for farmers, emphasizing the need for expanded crop and financial insurance, during the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas press briefing here Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Abalos was in the province along with other administration senatorial candidates for a campaign rally expected to be attended by national and local officials. He underscored the urgency of enhancing financial assistance and insurance coverage, which could greatly benefit farmers and their families, ensuring stability and resilience in the agriculture sector. “Food security

Quezon City: The Quezon City government declared a dengue outbreak after cases skyrocketed by 200 percent from Jan. 1 to Feb. 14. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing, Mayor Joy Belmonte stated that the city government has mobilized all available resources to curb the outbreak, ensure services are accessible, and protect its residents, particularly children, from the disease. The declaration aims to ensure that the situation is under control, with measures in place to protect residents from this disease. Data from the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Division indicated that 1,769 dengue cases were reported between Jan. 1

Manila: The Social Security System (SSS) is seeking enhanced services for pensioners, lower interest rates on its salary and calamity loan programs, and self-employed coverage. In a news release on Saturday, the SSS said it expects to implement its plans and programs this year. According to Philippines News Agency, SSS president and chief executive officer Robert Joseph De Claro said a review of the guidelines on the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) Program is underway to make it easier for pensioners to comply with the requirements and other verification processes. “Our review of the current guidelines and profile of pensioners

Pasay City: University of the Philippines (UP) relied on Nigerian Olayemi Raheem to prevail over University of the East, 19-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-16, 18-16, at the opening of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, Raheem ignited a crucial 9-3 rally in the deciding fifth set, lifting the Fighting Maroons to victory. Raheem said, “For me, it’s kind of like a new experience, having a lot of people, drums and everything, but I focused on our preparations for the game. The mindset of having to win before going into the